A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6102406 Details
Epoch: 283 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 37200298 epoch_slot_no: 307498 block_no: 6102229 slot_leader_id: 5688247 size: 6913 time: 2021-08-12 11:09:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e4fee4aa87e2977d5e50ed2af80973ab8d2b0e5f5d58b38454a8886b84000f7Block Operator
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